Last year, Verizon began tracking everything you do with your phone: the apps you use, the web sites you visit, and even where you are. Now they've started selling that info to advertisers. If you'd rather not share all that information, here's how to opt out.

Log into your Verizon Wireless account and head to their privacy page.

You should see three sections: Customer Proprietary Network Settings, Business and Marketing Reports, and "Relevant Mobile Advertising." Head to the first section, opt out, and click Save.

Repeat this process for each section, making sure to press the Save button each time, for a total of three different opt-out actions.

It's pretty uncool that you have to opt-out to begin with, not to mention that the opt-out process requires three different actions. But, if you don't want Verizon selling that data, this will keep them from doing so. The language is a little unclear on the site, but it seems like opting out only stops them from selling your data—not collecting it. But, it's better than nothing. Hit the link to read more about the new initiative, and be sure to spread the word to other Verizon-subscribing folks so they can opt out too.